- present participle of isolate.
isolating
Example Sentences
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These include rapid diagnosis, isolating infected patients, tracing people who may have been exposed, strengthening infection control, and providing supportive medical care.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 20, 2026
Last week, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced a new campaign called “Operation Economic Outcast” aimed at isolating the Iranian regime.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 30, 2026
He described the months since the complaint became public as “painful” and isolating.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 26, 2026
Every time the narrative comes close to truly condemning children’s access to devices, the movie pulls back in fear of isolating or angering the audience.
From Salon ● Jun. 21, 2026
High priests in journalism and culture are fond of fussing that the Internet is dislocating, isolating, dangerous.
From "Geeks: How Two Lost Boys Rode the Internet Out of Idaho" by Jon Katz
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